The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Even though I'll never need her,
Even though she's only giving me pain,
I'll be on my knees to feed her,
Spend a day to make her smile again
Even though I'll never need her,
Even though she's only giving me pain
As the world is soft around her,
Leaving me with nothing to disdain.
Even though I'm not her minder,
Even though she doesn't want me around,
I am on my feet to find her,
To make sure that she is safe and sound.
Even though I'm not her minder,
Even though she doesn't want me around,
I am on my feet to find her,
To make sure that she is safe from harm.
The sun sets on the war,
The day breaks and everything is new
Even though she's only giving me pain,
I'll be on my knees to feed her,
Spend a day to make her smile again
Even though I'll never need her,
Even though she's only giving me pain
As the world is soft around her,
Leaving me with nothing to disdain.
Even though I'm not her minder,
Even though she doesn't want me around,
I am on my feet to find her,
To make sure that she is safe and sound.
Even though I'm not her minder,
Even though she doesn't want me around,
I am on my feet to find her,
To make sure that she is safe from harm.
The sun sets on the war,
The day breaks and everything is new
Lyrics submitted by BlackEyedAngels
Winning a Battle, Losing the War Lyrics as written by Erlend Otre Oeye Eirik Glambek Boe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Great lyricism, some of the best.
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